EXAM PREP (Combination)

Question 1

Describe the ‘normal’ appearance of a dog.

Answer 1

• clear, bright eyes
• clear nasal passages
• clean and odour free
• glossy coat, skin free from wounds and parasites
• suitable weight for breed and size.
• free limb movement, no stiffness or pain
• TPR within normal range
• Pink mucus with CRT of 1-2 seconds.
• clear yellow urine passed with ease
• firm, brown faeces passed with ease
• interest shown in food/water

Question 2

State 5 key things that should be checked during a health check.

Answer 2

• appearance of skin/fur/feathers
• appetite and water intake
• behaviour
• appearance of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth
• appearance of mucous membranes CRT

Question 3

Below is a list of things that should be check as part of a health check. What is missing?

• limbs/feet
• ……………….
• genitals and anal area
• signs of coughing/……………/vomiting
• body ………….
• weight

Answer 3

• Faeces and urine
• sneezing
• conditioning

Question 4

Suggest some causes of irregular urination patterns.

Answer 4

• nephritis
• pyometra
• ## diabetes (mellitus & insipidus).

Question 5

What is the term used if there is blood present in the urine?

Answer 5

• Haematuria

Question 6

What is the term used if an animal has difficulty urinating?

Answer 6

• Dysuria

Question 7

Describe the term ‘constipation’.

Answer 7

This is the failure to excrete faeces which can be painful.

Question 8

Suggest 2 causes of constipation.

Answer 8

• tumours

- dehydration

Question 9

Describe the term ‘diarrhoea.

Answer 9

This is the frequent excretion of watery faeces from the bowel.

Question 10

State 3 causes of ‘diarrhoea’.

Answer 10

• parvovirus
• bacterial infection
• unsuitable diet

Question 11

What is the abbreviation ‘CRT’ short for?

Answer 11

Capillary Refill Time

Question 12

What is the abbreviation ‘TPR’ short for?

Answer 12

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

Question 13

What is the average bpm of a cat? (pulse)

Answer 13

110-180bpm

Question 14

What is the average bpm of a cat? (respiration)

Answer 14

20-30breaths

Question 15

What is the average bpm of a dog? (pulse)

Answer 15

60-180 (depending on size and species).

Question 16

What is the average bpm for a dog? (respiration)

Answer 16

10-30breaths

Question 17

Under what set of legislation is it a legal requirement that an animals health and welfare is maintained?

Answer 17

Animal welfare act 2006.

Question 18

Suggest 3 differences between farmed animals in the UK and farmed animals in the US.

Answer 18

1. Welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007 covering poultry and pigs.
   - no law covering poultry or pigs in the US.
2. 52% of laying hens are free range.
   - 5% of laying hens are free range in the US.
3. sow stalls banned in 1999, and battery cages banned in 2012.
   - sow stalls and battery cages are legal.

Question 19

What act covers the welfare of animals on farms?

Answer 19

The Welfare Of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007.

Question 20

What is a notifiable disease?

Answer 20

This is a disease that must be reported.
e.g - rabies. this must be reported to DEFRA.
Appropriate measure MUST be in place to prevent the spread.

Question 21

State 5 ways of which we can limit disease spread and get it under control?

Answer 21

• Good hygiene
• waste control
• limiting movement
• isolation
• PPE